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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Craiova

Straight line

333 km
207 mi · 180 NM

By road

515 km
320 mi

Travel time

7 h 48 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SSE 166°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Craiova?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 333 km in a straight line, that is 207 miles or 180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Craiova is 515 km (320 miles), about 7 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 166°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7761°, 23.3131°.

A direct flight would take about 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Craiova?

By road it is 515 km (320 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Craiova; in a straight line it is 333 km (207 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Craiova?

About 7 h 48 min on the fastest route (515 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Craiova is to the south of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 166°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 55 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.